The Magic: The Gathering® Grand Prix tournament series is an international circuit of large-scale Qualifier tournaments featuring cash prizes and multiple invitations to Pro TourTM events.

TOURNAMENT FORMAT AND SCHEDULE The format for Grand Prix–Kuala Lumpur is Standard Constructed. All DCITM Universal Tournament Rules, Magic® Floor Rules, and all subsequent updates will be enforced.

Friday, July 23: Onsite registration is from 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Saturday, July 24: Late registration from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Tournament begins at 10:00 a.m. The Top 64 players advance to competition on Sunday.Sunday, July 25: The Top 64 players begin play at 9:00 a.m.

TOURNAMENT The main tournament at Grand Prix–Kuala Lumpur is open to Magic players of all ages.

Head Judge The Head Judge for Grand Prix–Kuala Lumpur will be Wearn Chong, Level 3 from Malaysia. If you wish to volunteer as a judge at Grand Prix–Kuala Lumpur, please contact us at the above player contact.

Tournament Structure The structure for Grand Prix–Kuala Lumpur will be modified Swiss-style (50-minute rounds), with the Top 64 players advancing to the second day of competition for prizes and invitations.

Pro Tour Invitations The Top 8 previously uninvited players will each win an invitation to Pro Tour–Columbus. In the event that a player who wins an invitation to a Pro Tour stop at a Grand Prix has already qualified for an invitation, the invitation shall be extended to the next-best finisher in that Grand Prix. Previous qualification may be through a Qualifier tournament, through performance at a professional tournament, or by being an invited DCI player (valid upon the date of the official rank announcement for the appropriate professional tournament).

Tournament Divisions and Prizes Grand Prix–Kuala Lumpur will feature the standard main tournament prize schedule, as well as a special Amateur division prize schedule. Players who have 0 lifetime Pro Points will be eligible for the Amateur prizes. The Amateur prizes will be awarded to the highest-finishing amateur players in addition to any winnings those players receive from the main tournament prize schedule. All prizes are in U.S. dollars.

Main Tournament Prize Schedule

Place

Prize

1

USD 2,400

2

USD 1,700

3

USD 1,200

4

USD 1,000

5 - 8

USD 800

9 - 16

USD 500

17 - 32

USD 250

TOTAL

USD 17,500

Amateur Division Prize Schedule

Place

Prize

1

USD 1,500

2

USD 1,000

3 - 4

USD 700

5 - 8

USD 400

9 - 16

USD 250

TOTAL

USD 7,500

GRAND TOTAL

USD 25,000

Amateur Status A player is considered to have amateur status if he or she has 0 lifetime pro points. If a player has ever been awarded any points from a Grand Prix, Pro Tour, or World Championship event, that player no longer has amateur status, and is not eligible for amateur awards at Grand Prix or other tournaments.

Tournament Byes Byes are not cumulative throughout the season or year. Byes will be given to players in the Grand Prix based on the following criteria:

Third-Round Byes

Players with 28 or more pro points in the 2004 Pro Tour–San Diego pro standings.

DCI players with a Constructed rating of 1950 or higher. Byes do not pass down under any circumstances. Byes are based on DCI ratings published on May 19, 2004.

Second-Round Byes

Players with 14 or more pro points in the 2004 Pro Tour–San Diego pro standings.

DCI players with a Constructed rating of 1850 or higher. Byes do not pass down under any circumstances. Byes are based on DCI constructed ratings published on May 19, 2004.

First-Round Byes

Players with 7 or more pro points in the 2004 Pro Tour–San Diego pro standings.

DCI players with a Constructed rating of 1750 or higher. Byes do not pass down under any circumstances. Byes are based on DCI ratings published on May 19, 2004.

SIDE EVENTS

Grand Prix–Kuala Lumpur TrialsFriday, July 23: Registration for Trials will begin from 1:00 P.M. and will start as soon as there are 32 players. Last Trial for the day will begin at 5:00 P.M. The top finisher of each Trial receives a third-round bye at Grand Prix–Kuala Lumpur and one display of Fifth DawnTM boosters. Standard Constructed format; Single-elimination; Cost: MYR 30